African Big Cats Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,470 to $19,086 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Noam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari company
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We had an incredible safari experience in Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, and it was truly one of the best trips of our lives.
From the very beginning, the team at - Big African Cats safari was outstanding. They responded quickly, were extremely professional, and managed to organize our entire trip within just one week, including all the lodges and hotels we requested. Everything was handled smoothly and efficiently, and we felt we were in great hands throughout the entire process.
The highlight of our trip was without a doubt our guide, Martin. My wife and I were a bit nervous about spending five days with someone we had never met before, but Martin made us feel comfortable from the very first moment. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly easy to talk to. By the end of the trip, it honestly felt like we had been traveling with a friend we had known for years.
Martin explained every detail of what we saw, whether it was during the safari drives or while traveling between destinations. His knowledge of the wildlife, nature, and local culture was exceptional. Most importantly, Martin has the eyes of an eagle. We were constantly amazed by his ability to spot animals that seemed impossible to see. Thanks to Martin, we saw everything we hoped for and more, including lions, cheetahs, a leopard, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and many other incredible animals.
If you book with Big African Cats, my strongest recommendation is to ask for Martin specifically. Martin played a huge part in making this trip so special, and I genuinely believe our experience would not have been the same without him. His professionalism, personality, and passion for his work made every day enjoyable and unforgettable.
This was a truly amazing safari experience, and I highly recommend Big African Cats to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania. And once again, if you can choose your guide, ask for Martin. He will make your safari experience nothing less than extraordinary. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Email Corey Bond | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The one stop shop to make your trip as easy as possible!
The thought of doing this trip without the help of African Big Cats is scary to think about. They picked us up from the airport at 3:30am and from that point on, we didn’t have to do anything but be there and enjoy the trip. When you think about all that goes into the safari trip - flights, airport transfer, park fees, lodge bookings, etc… it adds up to a lot of work. African Big Cats literally took care of everything and took the stress out of traveling. And I found the cost to be impressive for all that they took care of. Our guide, Khalid, was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the animals and knew how to find so many of them while on the game drives. I highly recommend African Big Cats for anyone considering traveling to Tanzania for a safari.
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Email Marjut Ekman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Adventure
We recently booked a two-week private safari and beach package with African Big Cats, and the entire experience was flawless. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, allowing us to completely relax without worrying about any logistics.
Communication with Naomi and Emanuel was seamless. Naomi was very responsive and helped answer all our questions throughout the trip. She even went out of her way to arrange activities for us at the very end of our journey when we realized we had extra time before our flight home due to our own scheduling oversight.
A special shoutout goes to our safari guide, Samuel, who truly made our trip unforgettable. He went above and beyond to share the incredible nature and wildlife of Tanzania with us. He quickly understood our vibe and was completely flexible whenever necessary. Furthermore, Samuel has what can only be described as 'eagle eyes.' He would gently stop the jeep and point out a leopard camouflaged on a distant branch or a lioness hidden in the tall grass, sightings we would have missed in a heartbeat. He didn't just show us the animals; he explained their behavior, their role in the ecosystem, and shared fascinating facts that brought the entire landscape to life. Thank you Samuel!
This was truly a trip of a lifetime.
We highly recommend African Big Cats to anyone planning a visit to Tanzania!
Email Darcie Harris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect from beginning to end!
My trip to Africa spanned nearly 30 days beginning in Cape Town, then to Johannesburg, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, and ending in Tanzania. I was so fortunate that the last 10 days were with our exceptional guide, Emmanuel.
Emanuel was more than an experienced guide, he is a wise naturalist. Not only did he know the names and habits of every single animal and bird we saw, he knew the botanical names for every piece of flora and fauna. And the man has bionic eyes! We came to know we were always in for a real treat when he would slowly pull our land cruiser to a stop and peer quietly out the window. And then he would point and say "look right there… it's a female lion… it's a black rhino… it's a herd of elephants…" Then he would drive us closer, often getting within five feet the amazing animals we had traveled so far to see. Emanuel was more than a guide, he became a friend.
Our accommodations and food exceeded our expectations every step of the way. On our next to last night in Tanzania, I discovered that a couple in our group was celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary. I passed the word to Emmanuel, who apparently radioed back to the chef at our camp. That night the chef had prepared a beautiful cake, inscribed with their names, complete with candles, which the entire staff presented with a fabulous dance throughout the tents singing a cheerful African song. I am sure that is a night they will never forget. I know I never will.
I am longing to return to Tanzania and my first contact will be Emmanuel. Thank you for memories that will last a lifetime!
Email John | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Emmanuel was courteous , punctual , reliable and knowledgable. He shows constant professionalism.
Excellent tour guide . Local knowledge was outstanding with great communication skills
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Email Sole | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I recommend 100% to travel to Tanzania with this company, everything was just perfect
Email Jaclyn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lord was the most knowledgeable person I have ever met. He was so fun and knew all of the best spots
Big cats safari is great because it is private and completely planned around your schedule and preferences. We had the absolute best time with our guide, Lord! The animals were right next to our jeep and it was truly the experience of a life time! Justice made planning the trip so easy and we are so grateful for the both of them! We also did a hot air balloon over the Serengeti which was the most beautiful and breathtaking experience ever! Thank you so much big cat safari for a trip I will never forget! I will recommend this company to everyone!
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Email Claudia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever!!
Our experience with African Big Cats Safari was wonderful. The attention and care since the very first consultation was great, Justice solved all kinds of doubts, with fast and personalized attention
Already in Tanzania, our guide was Endeni. He managed to make us fall in love with Tanzania, with each story, with each anecdote, with everything he knew about animals, with his ability to take us to see incredible animals from 3 meters up close, guided by a simple footprint in the sand and mainly, for being a great person. (Endeni, we miss you!! ♥)
We knew that Tanzania and the experience of a Safari was going to be incredible, but they managed to exceed our expectations: the hotels were great, the kindness and help made us feel at home away from home, the food and preparation of everything, they left us very happy.
Emanuele, Justice and Endeni, you made us VERY happy!!! We carry you guys in our hearts!
The good experience was worth 1000%. Come to Africa and do this Safari!!
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Email Daniel Chaves Huertas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding service. Enhanced the whole safari experience. Highly recommended.
A safari is an experience that I recommend to anyone that wants to do something extraordinary during their holidays. It will put you in direct contact with wildlife in its most intact and natural way, and this makes it a life-changing experience. On top of this, we were lucky enough to have chosen African Big Cats to arrange our tour. There are several reasons why this company made our trip even better than we would have expected.
For starters, the communication is fluent, frequent, and transparent. If you have any doubts, any requests, any last-minute changes, or anything that might be important to clear out before, during, and after your tour, you can count on Justice to clear any of them or support you. They're responsive via email or Whatsapp, and if you are coming from a country far from Tanzania to do this trip, this is something you appreciate.
Although it is likely that each safari is different, ours started in Arusha, where our guide picked us at the airport and took us to a lodge where we met the rest of the team and spent the first night. This hotel, like any other hotel that hosted us during the safari, was particularly nice, with natural scenery, friendly staff, and very good food. As I said, it might be different from one tour to the other, but overall they offer anything you need to rest properly between days. Keep in mind that you won't be spending much time in the hotels, so you are aiming for good food and a good night's sleep. The Ilboru Safari Lodge, Eileen's Trees Inn, and the Heritage Tented Camp check positively on both topics.
The hotels' staff deserves extra credit. During our tour, one of our friends was having her birthday, and the staff at Eileen's Trees Inn arranged everything to make sure we could celebrate it. Each and every one of the lodges and hotels where we stayed was different, but overall they complement the safari quite well. This is because they are relatively close to the national parks we visited and offer exactly what we wanted. Actually, and in all fairness, the pictures that you might access online do not reflect what the hotels and inns are actually like. They're much nicer in real life. Be reassured that the hotels are excellent and in our case went above expectations.
I'll continue with the most important part of the tour. The guide. Ours was Endeni, a super friendly guy that accompanied us during the whole tour. He is knowledgeable, witty, punctual, and communicative. African Big Cats has other guides I'm sure, but if they are any like Endeni you're in great hands. My advice to anyone doing the safari is to become friends with your guide, ask them about their trajectory and the things they have done and seen. They will tell the story of a unique country, going from its recent story, its current status and of course, the wildlife. As mentioned before, ours was Endeni. The dude's a legend, you will be lucky if you get him.
During our safari, we visited three places. The Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Serengeti. This review won't have any spoilers, that part I will leave it out. But do expect to learn a lot, amazing views, and close contact with wild animals. The tour can't guarantee it, by all means, but in general, you will see something unexpected frequently. The car is comfortable and you can enjoy cold drinks while at it. On top of it, our car had chargers so you can use your phone along the tour (for pictures, I hope).
In general, going on a safari is a life-changing experience. African Big Cats makes the experience significantly better.
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Email Miguel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Tour operator in Tanzania!!
They are the best Safari tour operator in Tanzania!! Here are the reasons why:
Organisation: Thanks to Justice and Emmanuel you are able to organise your trip from anywhere in the world. Communication is smooth, as they will be in touch via email or WhatsApp to make sure everything is perfectly organised before, during and after your Safari.
Guides: They have the most experienced guides. Our was Endeni, a super friendly guy that accompanied us during the whole tour. He is knowledgeable, punctual, and communicative. At the end after spending 4 days with him, Endeni became almost like family. He can speak perfect english, italian and spanish.
Cars: They have top quality 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers with beverages, charging stations and everything you need to be comfortable during the game drives.
Accommodations: The accommodations were comfortable, with natural scenery, friendly staff, and very good food.
Overall, make sure to book your Safari with African Big Cats and ask for Endeni as your guide - believe me you won’t regret it :)
